Finding the Third Proportional to 208.13 and 474.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 208.13 and 474.75 is: 1,082.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208.13 : 474.75 = 474.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208.13/474.75 = 474.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208.13x = 474.75 × 474.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208.13x = 225,387.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,387.56/208.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082.94
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